Where Can I Borrow $500 Million?

It looks like the sale of the Chicago Cubs has hit a snag ... not that it should be news to anyone.

Because the Ricketts family missed a deadline and has only raised $400 million of the $900 million price tag, the sale that was expected to be completed in May, will be delayed.

The longer this plays out, the worse the Cubs will get. Not that what happens in the ivory towers has a direct correlation with what happens on the field, but whoever owns this team right now has his/her/its hands tied right now. In a nutshell, all that means is not to expect high-price mid-season acquisitions, or even possibly a lack of contract extensions at the end of the year.

As for the remaining $500 million, the Ricketts family plans on borrowing it from the outside. College graduates around the nation are wondering where they can get that kind of deal.

Meanwhile, Mark Cuban is furiously texting, tweeting and blogging for the Ricketts family's attention.

Tribune Co. needs a closer to salt away Chicago Cubs deal [Chicago Tribune]

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No. 4: Marisa Miller

Shortest. Post. Ever.

This picture alone puts Marisa Miller at the No. 4 spot in my Top 10 list.

That is all.

Daily Dosage: Confessions

I want Marissa Miller to be the mother to my children.

There, I said it. Now I can get back to business.

There's nothing like sleeping in after driving to and from Terre Haute, Ind., which I felt was very reminiscent of Indianapolis ... and not in a good way.

I'm glad SIU was able to walk away with a victory because road trips that end with losses truly aren't fun for anyone involved ... except the home team ... which brings me to poor Indiana State.

Nice building. Nice people. I really wish they were better because the Hulman Center is too nice of an arena to host a team that's 4-15.

That's it, here's the rest of your Dosage.

Saluki 'D' brings down Sycamores. A solid defensive effort reminiscent of the good ol' days of SIU basketball helped spring the team to a 58-47 win against Indiana State. The Salukis shot 52.8 percent from the field, but turned the ball over 22 times. It's as simple as this: cut down on the turnovers and you'll score more points.

Southern's guards (Dillard, Hare, Mullins, Clemmons, Bocot) combined to score 48 of the team's 58 points. Now that, my friends, is backcourt production. [Daily Egyptian]

Quality Linkage:

• Bloggers (myself included) beware. Calling out big brother in your blog isn't a good idea. Bye, Kyle Whelliston. [The Big Lead]
• So you're saying there's a chance? Gisele isn't engaged yet! [BH: Inside Track]
• Jay Mariotti is not fond of the Sun-Times. [Real Clear Sports]
• I'm sure Vinsanthe Schiancoe got the invite for this Vikings Party. [Deadspin]
• Top 10 wreslters of all time. [Sun Sentinel]
• If Stanford's cutting back, what about the rest of the athletic depts. [The Sports Economist]
  

Marissa Miller is here to save the day!

I understand that Cubs fans are down after being kicked in the crotch with an 0-2 deficit.

But it's OK, because Marissa Miller is here.

If that's not going to make your day, you might as well find a new team to cheer for.